The 68th Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), hosted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), will be held from March 10–14, 2025, in Vienna, Austria. We will provide ongoing updates and information related to the CND on this page, so please check back regularly.

Registration and Participation Information

  • Registration is now open! Register here.
  • Information for participants can be found here.

Side Events

NGOs with ECOSOC consultative status can organize side events in person, online, or in hybrid formats. All side events will be published in the UN journal. For hybrid/online events as well as events with co-sponsors, the links and co-sponsorship lists must be submitted by 28 February 2025. No CND banner or UNODC logo allowed for use unless organized by UNODC.

Side events will occur during these designated times (CET):

  • Morning: 10:00–11:00 | 11:30–12:30
  • Afternoon: 13:00–14:00 | 15:00–16:00 | 16:30–17:30

Follow the 2025 Side Event Guidelines for detailed instructions.

Exhibitions at the 68th CND

NGOs can display publications and promotional materials on designated Civil Society tables without applying for exhibition space. See below for details on location:

  • Rotunda: Reserved for Member States
  • M Building (M0E, M01, M02): Available for other organizers. Maximum size: 4m x 3m per exhibitor.
  • Clearance: All exhibitions require Secretariat approval and must follow UN and VIC rules.

Draft Proposals

  • View the proposals here.